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Chase Launches First End-to-End Digital Car-Buying Service for Customers

Chase Launches First End-to-End Digital Car-Buying Service for Customers

Chase Auto Direct NEW YORK—Chase today announced the launch of Chase Auto Direct, a new digital offering that lets Chase customers shop for a car and secure financing through their computer or smartphone, and then close at a dealership served by Chase. This new service is now available to existing Chase customers in ... Continue reading

Automotive IoT Market Worth USD 82.79 Billion by 2022 - Changing Ecosystem for Assisted & Automated Driving - Research and Markets

Automotive IoT Market Worth USD 82.79 Billion by 2022 - Changing Ecosystem for Assisted & Automated Driving - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive IoT Market - Global Forecast to 2022" report to their offering. The automotive IoT market is expected to grow from USD 15.87 billion in 2015 to reach USD 82.79 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 26.75% during the forecast period. Growing number of t ... Continue reading

Axion Power's PbC® Technology, at the Request of Multinational Automotive Supplier, to Undergo Independent Testing for Auto Applications at The Vrije Universiteit Brussel -Research Group MOBI

Axion Power's PbC® Technology, at the Request of Multinational Automotive Supplier, to Undergo Independent Testing for Auto Applications at The Vrije Universiteit Brussel -Research Group MOBI

NEW CASTLE, Pa., Aug. 25, 2016 -- Axion Power International, Inc. (OTCQB: AXPW) today announced it has shipped PbC® Batteries to the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University of Brussels) and their Battery Innovation Centre of MOBI Research Group.  The PbC Batteries will be evaluated for automotive applications ba ... Continue reading

Campbell Ewald Appointed Agency Of Record For CARFAX

Campbell Ewald Appointed Agency Of Record For CARFAX

DETROIT, Aug. 25, 2016 -- Marketing communications agency Campbell Ewald today announced that it has been named agency of record for CARFAX, the vehicle history expert for used car buyers, sellers and the automotive industry, following a competitive review. Campbell Ewald's scope of work for CARFAX includes brand and p ... Continue reading

Car Show In Ogden To Benefit Cancer Foundation

Car Show In Ogden To Benefit Cancer Foundation

OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 25, 2016 -- This Friday evening, prepare to be dazzled by all makes and models of classic and modern cars. Heiner's Insurance will be hosting their first annual car show in Ogden on Friday, August 26th at 5:30pm. All are invited to come spectate this parade of over 50 cars at Kirt's Drive-in, located ... Continue reading

Chevron Unveils Its New Line of Delo 400 API CK-4 and FA-4 Heavy Duty Motor Oils With ISOSYN Advanced Technology at GATS

Chevron Unveils Its New Line of Delo 400 API CK-4 and FA-4 Heavy Duty Motor Oils With ISOSYN Advanced Technology at GATS

DALLAS—Today, at a press conference just prior to the opening of the Great American Trucking Show (GATS), Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants introduced ISOSYN® Advanced Technology and its new line of Del ... Continue reading

DENSO to Advance Artificial Intelligence Knowledge, Signs Technical Advisory Contract with Carnegie Mellon University Professor Takeo Kanade

DENSO to Advance Artificial Intelligence Knowledge, Signs Technical Advisory Contract with Carnegie Mellon University Professor Takeo Kanade

KARIYA, Japan, Aug. 25, 2016 -- In an effort to deepen and advance its knowledge in artificial intelligence, DENSO has entered into a technical advisory contract with one of the world's foremost researchers in computer vision, Carnegie Mellon University Professor Dr. Takeo Kanade.  Through this contract, DENSO is loo ... Continue reading

First-ever Transportation Safety Summit highlights importance of organizational information flow and safety culture

First-ever Transportation Safety Summit highlights importance of organizational information flow and safety culture

GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released the proceedings of the Transportation Safety Summit it held this spring. The Summit opened an unprecedented conversation on key safety issues with 70 industry and government leaders from the marine, pipeline, rail, and avi ... Continue reading

Global Industrial Turbocharger Market 2016-2020 Examines Stringent Emission Regulations / Diesel Soaps Disrupting Industrial Turbochargers / Predictive Maintenance Strategy - Research and Markets

Global Industrial Turbocharger Market 2016-2020 Examines Stringent Emission Regulations / Diesel Soaps Disrupting Industrial Turbochargers / Predictive Maintenance Strategy - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Industrial Turbocharger Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The global industrial turbocharger market to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% during the period 2016-2020. Global Industrial Turbocharger Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-d ... Continue reading

Indonesia Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities 2021 - Projected to Grow at a CAGR of over 13% During the Forecast Period - Research and Markets

Indonesia Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities 2021 - Projected to Grow at a CAGR of over 13% During the Forecast Period - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Indonesia Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021" report to their offering. The tire market in Indonesia is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 13% during forecast period on account of expanding passenger car fleets, continuing infrastructure growth a ... Continue reading

Light Electrical Vehicle Market (2014-2021) - Driven by Growing Environmental Concerns - Research and Markets

Light Electrical Vehicle Market (2014-2021) - Driven by Growing Environmental Concerns - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Light Electrical Vehicle Market - Forecast (2014-2021)" report to their offering. Electric vehicles uses one or more electric motors for propulsion, instead of gasoline. Electric vehicles are more energy efficient, environment friendly, and require lesser ... Continue reading

Lithuania Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021 - Research and Markets

Lithuania Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Lithuania Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021" report to their offering. The tire market in Lithuania is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 9% during 2016-2021 The vehicle fleet of the country is dominated by passenger car segment, followed by the ... Continue reading

Lockheed Martin, University of Colorado Boulder Create Multi-Million-Dollar Partnership

Lockheed Martin, University of Colorado Boulder Create Multi-Million-Dollar Partnership

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 25, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin and the University of Colorado Boulder (CU) are establishing new academic programs through a multi-million-dollar agreement that will develop the next generation of space engineers. The Lockheed Martin Radio Frequency (RF) Space Systems Research Center will boost enginee ... Continue reading

Maxion Wheels to Showcase Latest Truck and Trailer Wheel Innovations during 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Event

Maxion Wheels to Showcase Latest Truck and Trailer Wheel Innovations during 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Event

KÖNIGSWINTER, Germany, Aug. 25, 2016 -- Maxion Wheels, the world's leading wheel manufacturer, will present its latest commercial vehicle wheel technologies at this year's IAA trade fair in Hanover from September 21 until September 29, 2016. Visitors to Hall 26 / Booth E47 will have the opportunity to meet with Maxio ... Continue reading

Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company’s August 2016 U.S. Sales Conference Call

Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company’s August 2016 U.S. Sales Conference Call

DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company will release its August 2016 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:15 a.m. ET Thursday, September 1, 2016. At 10:00 a.m. ET, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trend ... Continue reading

Monster Moto Selects DRIVEN Public Relations As Strategic Partner To Boost Brand Exposure In The Powersports Industry

Monster Moto Selects DRIVEN Public Relations As Strategic Partner To Boost Brand Exposure In The Powersports Industry

COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 25, 2016 -- DRIVEN Public Relations, an international public relations and creative marketing agency, has been retained by Monster Moto, America's premier powersports producer of off-road mini bikes and go-karts. Headquartered in Ruston, La., Monster Moto's complete line of gas powered mini bi ... Continue reading

National Car Rental Celebrates a Decade of "Rent Rent Reward"

National Car Rental Celebrates a Decade of "Rent Rent Reward"

Annual Promotion Allows Emerald Club Members to Earn Free Days* by Renting Vehicles, Participating in Bonus Activities TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2016 /CNW/ - Today, National Car Rental celebrates a decade of offering its annual "Rent Rent Reward" promotion to Canadians. National Car Rental, through its award-winning Emerald C ... Continue reading

National's Emerald Club Makes Earning Rewards as Easy as "One Two Free"

National's Emerald Club Makes Earning Rewards as Easy as "One Two Free"

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 25, 2016 -- National Car Rental, through its award-winning Emerald Club, is launching its annual One Two Free® promotion. The promotion offers registered Emerald Club members one free rental day* for every two qualifying rentals. Each qualifying car rental completed during the "One Two Free" promotion ... Continue reading

Nexteer Automotive Opens New World Headquarters, Celebrates Global Growth and Innovation

Nexteer Automotive Opens New World Headquarters, Celebrates Global Growth and Innovation

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25, 2016 -- Nexteer Automotive, a global leader in intuitive motion control, today opened its new World Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The strategically located headquarters provides a strong platform for increased industry presence and expanded reach for skilled talent. To commemora ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF Goes the Distance in a Wild Drive across Europe

Nissan LEAF Goes the Distance in a Wild Drive across Europe

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Paralyzed Motorcycle Rider Sues Yamaha Over Throttle Defect

Paralyzed Motorcycle Rider Sues Yamaha Over Throttle Defect

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 25, 2016 -- A Texas man is suing Yamaha Motor Co. claiming a defective motorcycle throttle that was the subject of a safety alert to dealers but not to owners resulted in his paralyzing injuries.  Isaac De Lua-Ruiz, 36, of Corpus Christi, was thrown off the 2014 FZ-09 Yamaha motorcycle on ... Continue reading

Socionext to Showcase Advanced Image and Sensor Technologies for Aerial Drones at InterDrone Show in Las Vegas Sep. 7-9

Socionext to Showcase Advanced Image and Sensor Technologies for Aerial Drones at InterDrone Show in Las Vegas Sep. 7-9

Robust, Single-Chip 24GHz Radar to be Featured at Booth 105 in Demonstrations of Imaging and Radar Solutions for Drone Applications SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2016 -- Socionext America Inc., a leading total solutions provider for UAVs, will demonstrate its innovative IC technologies for drone applications at the annua ... Continue reading

Speed, Style & Panache: The Elise 250 Special Edition

Speed, Style & Panache: The Elise 250 Special Edition

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St. Baldrick's Foundation and Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers Partner to Help Kids with Cancer

St. Baldrick's Foundation and Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers Partner to Help Kids with Cancer

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The St. Baldrick's Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, is proud to announce that it has partnered with Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers, a national auto repair service center with more than 180 locations across the country, ... Continue reading

The Nature of It All: Toyota Donates $1 Million to Help Fund New Yellowstone Youth Campus

The Nature of It All: Toyota Donates $1 Million to Help Fund New Yellowstone Youth Campus

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TomTom Delivers GPS for Professional Truckers in North America

TomTom Delivers GPS for Professional Truckers in North America

DALLAS—TomTom (TOM2) has created a GPS designed for professional truckers that want a companion device to help reduce worry from the job. The TomTom TRUCKER 600 does exactly that. Truck drivers can get accurate, vehicle-relevant navigation, map updates and traffic analysis – for the lifetime of the device – all i ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America and Blue Tiger USA to Present $105,000 to Truckers Development and Relief Fund

TravelCenters of America and Blue Tiger USA to Present $105,000 to Truckers Development and Relief Fund

WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC, (TravelCenters), operator of TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, has partnered with Blue Tiger USA® to benefit truck drivers through the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) with a portion of the proceeds from sales of specially ... Continue reading

Urban Solar Awarded Major Contract With Intercity Transit

Urban Solar Awarded Major Contract With Intercity Transit

BEAVERTON, Ore., Aug. 25, 2016 -- Urban Solar is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a contract to supply solar powered LED lighting systems to Intercity Transit. Intercity Transit, Thurston County's public transportation provider, sees a high demand for its services.  In 2015 it logged nearly 4.3 million passeng ... Continue reading

August Decline in New-Vehicle Sales Fourth in Last Six Months

August Decline in New-Vehicle Sales Fourth in Last Six Months

DETROIT, Aug. 25, 2016 -- New-vehicle retail sales in August are expected to drop 6.5% from a year ago, and total new-vehicle sales are expected to slip 5.2%, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales are on pace to reach 1,269,600 in August, while total sale ... Continue reading

Enterprise Rideshare Partnering with City & County of Honolulu to Ease Traffic Congestion

Enterprise Rideshare Partnering with City & County of Honolulu to Ease Traffic Congestion

HONOLULU, Aug. 25, 2016 -- Enterprise Rideshare, which launched in Hawaii last year, is partnering with the City and County of Honolulu to help reduce local traffic congestion and carbon emissions through the newly created Oahu Vanpool Incentive Program (OVIP). Enterprise Rideshare is a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car ... Continue reading

Matson Signs Contract With NASSCO To Build Two New Con-Ro Ships For Hawaii Service

Matson Signs Contract With NASSCO To Build Two New Con-Ro Ships For Hawaii Service

HONOLULU, Aug. 25, 2016 -- Matson, Inc. ("Matson"; NYSE: MATX) today announced that its subsidiary, Matson Navigation Company, Inc., a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has signed a contract with General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics , to build two new combination container and roll ... Continue reading

MTS Rolling Road System Model Brings Inspiration To Future Engineers At Minnesota State Fair

MTS Rolling Road System Model Brings Inspiration To Future Engineers At Minnesota State Fair

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, Aug. 25, 2016 -- MTS Systems Corporation , a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and sensors, continues to support Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) related initiatives. STEM is a US-based educational program designed to engage school-age students in technical fields ... Continue reading

Reuters Reports Deal Reached For U.S. Volkswagen Dealer Compensation

Reuters Reports Deal Reached For U.S. Volkswagen Dealer Compensation

WASHINGTON, Aug 25, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters In an exclusive report that Volkswagen AG is expected to announce on Thursday it has reached a deal in principle to compensate its 650 U.S. dealers in connection with the German automaker's diesel emissions scandal, a source briefed on the matter said. The ... Continue reading

Seat Comfort And Quality Critical to Vehicle Experience, Customer Loyalty, J.D. Power Study Finds

Seat Comfort And Quality Critical to Vehicle Experience, Customer Loyalty, J.D. Power Study Finds

DETROIT, Aug. 25, 2016 -- Seat features improve the customer experience with their vehicle and seat quality enhances customer loyalty, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study,SM released today. "Consumers are focusing more attention on the interior design and comfort, and the seats are a cr ... Continue reading

2017 Tesla Model S P100D: 315-mile range, 0-60 mph in 2.5 sec.

2017 Tesla Model S P100D: 315-mile range, 0-60 mph in 2.5 sec.

Automaker sets a new benchmark for electric vehicles and consumer range anxiety. ​NEW YORK August 25, 2016; The Wall Street Journal reports that Tesla Motors Inc. is offering its electric vehicles with a battery capable of going up to 315 miles on a single charge. The company unveiled new versions of its Model S seda ... Continue reading

GAIKINDO Indonesia Auto Show (GIIAS 2016)

GAIKINDO Indonesia Auto Show (GIIAS 2016)

GAIKINDO Indonesia Auto Show (GIIAS 2016) Is the Window to the Growth of the Indonesian Automotive Industry JAKARTA, Aug, 24 2016; The international automotive event, GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2016 has taken place since August 11-21 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD, Serpong. Th ... Continue reading

Honda to Begin Japanese Sales of All-new NSX

Honda to Begin Japanese Sales of All-new NSX

TOKYO, Aug, 25 2016- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today began accepting applications in Japan for custom orders of the all-new NSX supercar, which underwent a full redesign for the first time in 26 years since the introduction of the original NSX. The customer delivery will begin on February 27, 2017.The all-new NSX inherits ... Continue reading

Axalta Coating Systems Earns Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Supplier Award

Axalta Coating Systems Earns Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Supplier Award

PHILADELPHIA—Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has received its 17th Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Masters of Quality Supplier Award. Selected suppliers are top quality providers of components and services for Daimler’s Freightliner and Western Star truck brands ... Continue reading

Consumer Warning - Brampton Dealer No Longer Licensed to Sell Vehicles

Consumer Warning - Brampton Dealer No Longer Licensed to Sell Vehicles

Publication of this information is made pursuant to Section 27(2) of the General Regulations of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act and is intended protect the public. TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2016 /CNW/ - OMVIC, Ontario's vehicle sales regulator, is warning consumers not to purchase or lease vehicles from, or sell or consign vehic ... Continue reading

ConsumerWatch Launches New Airbag Campaign

ConsumerWatch Launches New Airbag Campaign

For Immediate Release: Contact: Elisha Charpentier August 23, 2016 407-496-1045 *New VIDEO: Defective Airbags-What You Should Know* Latest Installment of *Silent Killers* Series by ConsumerWatch.com *Provides Critical Updates for Attorneys and Consumers* View Video <http://www.consumerwatch.com/featured/defective-airba ... Continue reading

CPSC Posts Recall to its Web Site

CPSC Posts Recall to its Web Site

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below.  Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. Company Name Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. Prod ... Continue reading

eHi Car Services Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results

eHi Car Services Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results

SHANGHAI, Aug. 23, 2016 -- eHi Car Services Limited ("eHi" or the "Company") , a leading car rentals and car services provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. Second Quarter 2016 Highlights Net revenues increased by 47.5% year-over-year to RMB501.3 m ... Continue reading

GEICO earns Ward's top financial rating

GEICO earns Ward's top financial rating

WASHINGTON—GEICO has been honored by the prestigious Ward Group as one of the 50 top financially sound companies in the U.S. for the 26th consecutive year. Ward recognized GEICO among the 50 top performing insurance companies for achieving outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency and performa ... Continue reading

A Ride Unlike Anything You've Ever Felt Before!

A Ride Unlike Anything You've Ever Felt Before!

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Fixed Gear Bike Market and Bicycle Tire Global and China Analysis With 2021 Forecasts

Fixed Gear Bike Market and Bicycle Tire Global and China Analysis With 2021 Forecasts

PUNE, India, August 25, 2016 -- ReportsnReports.com adds reports on fixed gear bike market and bicycle tire; the reports are titled as Global and Chinese Fixed Gear Bike Industry, 2016 Market Research Report and Global and Chinese Bicycle Tire Industry, 2016 Market Research Report. The Global and Chinese Fixed Gear Bik ... Continue reading

LA BASED FILMMAKER OFFERS TESLA AS PRIZE IN INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN

LA BASED FILMMAKER OFFERS TESLA AS PRIZE IN INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN

Hello, my client is the first person to offer a brand new Tesla Model 3 for his Indiegogo Feature Film Campaign. Please let me know if you would like to cover this story. –Melody FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MELODY STORM, MELODY@MELODYSTORMPR.COM (mailto:MELODY@MELODYSTORMPR.COM) , (310) 651-0272 LA BASED FI ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Senior Management Appointments

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Senior Management Appointments

ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced new appointments within its senior management team both at corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA and in its regional offices.  All appointments take effect immediately. Bob Yeatman: Regional General Manager, Northeast RegionBob Yeatman, currently ser ... Continue reading

'Stars and their Super Cars' - New exclusive feature available

'Stars and their Super Cars' - New exclusive feature available

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Universal Technical Institute Graduates Take Top Honors In Industry Competitions

Universal Technical Institute Graduates Take Top Honors In Industry Competitions

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 24, 2016 -- Universal Technical Institute graduates are among top winners in multiple national and international industry skills competitions, including Penske Elite Technician, Cummins Top Tech and Navistar Top Service Technician. Manufacturer competitions in the auto and diesel industry serve ... Continue reading

Celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week this September in Morro Bay - Cuteness is Everywhere!

Celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week this September in Morro Bay - Cuteness is Everywhere!

MORRO BAY, Calif., Aug. 25, 2016 -- There's a lot of pure unadulterated cuteness going on in Morro Bay and they are called Sea Otters!  Catch a glimpse of these sea creatures in their natural habitat this September in the quaint town of Morro Bay and celebrate the 14th Annual National Sea Otter Awareness Week, Septe ... Continue reading

Air China To Launch Chengdu-Sydney Service

Air China To Launch Chengdu-Sydney Service

BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2016 -- On August 25, 2016, Air China held a press conference in Chengdu, announcing that their Chengdu-Sydney service will begin on November 11, 2016. After the launch of Chengdu-Frankfurt and Chengdu-Paris flights, this route is Air China's third intercontinental flight based in its Chengdu hub, an ... Continue reading

Car Dealers Find New F&I Profit Center with Spireon SkyLink

Car Dealers Find New F&I Profit Center with Spireon SkyLink

IRVINE, Calif.—Spireon Inc., the leading provider of GPS-based vehicle telematics and Business Intelligence solutions with over 3 million active subscribers, today announced that Spireon SkyLink is enabling auto dealerships to streamline inventory management as well as add a new finance and insurance (F&I) profit cen ... Continue reading

Cuba by Mega-Yacht from $2790 pp

Cuba by Mega-Yacht from $2790 pp

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Europe's Highest Swings Opened in Amsterdam

Europe's Highest Swings Opened in Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM, August 25, 2016 -- Today, Mayor of Amsterdam Eberhard van der Laan and initiator Sander Groet opened Europe's highest swings on the observation deck of A'DAM Tower, opposite Amsterdam Central Station. This unique attraction is part of A'DAM LOOKOUT.   Over the Edge  Over the Edge is a swing with a total of ... Continue reading

Global Bus Seat Market Growing at 5.2% CAGR to 2022 Driven by Increasing Transportation Mediums

Global Bus Seat Market Growing at 5.2% CAGR to 2022 Driven by Increasing Transportation Mediums

PUNE, India, August 25, 2016 -- The bus seat market in APAC is expected to grow at the highest rate between 2016 and 2022 due to high population and increasing demand for transportation mediums, along with an expected global CAGR of 5.2%, while school buses segment to hold a large market share during the forecast perio ... Continue reading

Höegh LNG Partners LP Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2016

Höegh LNG Partners LP Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2016

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 25, 2016 -- Höegh LNG Partners LP (the "Partnership") today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Highlights Reported total time charter revenues of $22.8 million for the second quarter of 2016 compared to $11.1 million of time charter revenues for the second quart ... Continue reading

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. To Hold Analyst Day On Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. To Hold Analyst Day On Tuesday, September 13, 2016

CLEVELAND, Aug. 25, 2016 -- Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. announced today that it will hold an Analyst Day for institutional investors and equity analysts on Tuesday, September 13th in New York City.  During the meeting, hosted by CEO Alfred M. Rankin, Jr. and supported by members of the Company's Senior Leade ... Continue reading

IC Bus Completes Biggest Propane Bus Order

IC Bus Completes Biggest Propane Bus Order

WATERBURY, Conn., Aug. 25, 2016 -- IC Bus today announced it will complete an order of 149 CE Series school buses by Durham School Services, powered by the Power Solutions International (PSI) 8.8-liter LP propane engine. The new buses will serve the community and families of Waterbury Public Schools in Connecticut. "IC ... Continue reading

Kleiman Off-Road Racing: TORC Charlotte Report

Kleiman Off-Road Racing: TORC Charlotte Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2016 Wilson, Mich. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kleiman Brothers Podium at Charlotte Kyle Wins Fourth in a Row - Cody Takes Third ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The "Showdown in Charlot ... Continue reading

L.J. Rogers Trucking Selects ORBCOMM’s Asset Tracking Solution for Its Dry Van Trailer Fleet

L.J. Rogers Trucking Selects ORBCOMM’s Asset Tracking Solution for Its Dry Van Trailer Fleet

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.—ORBCOMM Inc. , a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that it has been selected by L.J. Rogers Trucking, Inc. (L.J. Rogers) to provide an industry-leading asset tracking solution for its dry van trailer fleet. Headquartered in Mebane, ... Continue reading

Michigan's Adventure Adds More Splash In 2017

Michigan's Adventure Adds More Splash In 2017

MUSKEGON, Mich., Aug. 25, 2016 -- New thrills will be coming to Michigan's Adventure in 2017 with the addition of a new water park attraction that is sure to excite families and young children. Half Pint Paradise will be completely revamped with all new equipment including seven new children's slides.  In addition, a ... Continue reading

Monster Moto Selects DRIVEN PR as a Strategic Partner to Boost Brand in the Powersports Industry

Monster Moto Selects DRIVEN PR as a Strategic Partner to Boost Brand in the Powersports Industry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONSTER MOTO SELECTS DRIVEN PUBLIC RELATIONS AS STRATEGIC PARTNER TO BOOST BRAND EXPOSURE IN THE POWERSPORTS INDUSTRY COSTA MESA, Calif. (Aug 25, 2015) – DRIVEN Public Relations, an international public relations and creative marketing agency, has been retained by Monster Moto, America†... Continue reading

SCRUBBLADE Looks To DRIVEN Public Relations As Its Agency Partner To Increase Brand Exposure In Auto Industry

SCRUBBLADE Looks To DRIVEN Public Relations As Its Agency Partner To Increase Brand Exposure In Auto Industry

TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 25, 2016 -- DRIVEN Public Relations, an international public relations and creative marketing agency, has announced it has been retained by SCRUBBLADE, America's premier windshield wiper-blade producer with the only patented scrubbing design scientifically proven to be the best in the marketplac ... Continue reading

Standard Motor Products Releases 155 New Parts for Intermotor® Import Line

Standard Motor Products Releases 155 New Parts for Intermotor® Import Line

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2016 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the addition of 155 new part numbers to its Intermotor® import line. The release spans 34 product categories and expands coverage through the 2016 model year with more than 70 million additional VIO. SMP increased Intermotor's switch coverage by ... Continue reading

Technical Roundup on Shipping Stocks -- Nordic American Tankers, Frontline, Navios Maritime, and Capital Product Partners

Technical Roundup on Shipping Stocks -- Nordic American Tankers, Frontline, Navios Maritime, and Capital Product Partners

NEW YORK, August 25, 2016 -- Stock-Callers.com's attention is directed to the Shipping industry which continues to struggle due to a weak global economy. As per MarineLink, orders for new vessels have dropped to a record low this year with the capacity running some 30% ahead of demand. Meanwhile, the ship-scrapping b ... Continue reading

Three Countries - Five Lakes - One luxurious motoring holiday

Three Countries - Five Lakes - One luxurious motoring holiday

3 Countries - 5 Lakes - 1 sumptuous motoring holiday 9th to 16th September 2017 £7,399 per car (team of two) We've selected some great driving roads in Europe, stunning scenery and luxurious hotels all combining to make this an unforgettable journey We have selected the finest cuisine, hospitality, hotels and roads th ... Continue reading

Traka Automotive Mobile App offers key management & security on the move

Traka Automotive Mobile App offers key management & security on the move

[cid:image004.png@01D0DF1B.D1EEBEE0] News Release 25nd August 2016 Traka Automotive goes mobile with Traka Automotive Mobile App launch Traka Automotive, the UK's most advanced electronic key management solution for car dealers, has developed a mobile application for accessing its key management software from any Windo ... Continue reading

Uber Canada and Revera Test an Innovative Solution to Bring Seniors Convenient, Reliable Rides

Uber Canada and Revera Test an Innovative Solution to Bring Seniors Convenient, Reliable Rides

TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2016 /CNW/ - Uber Canada and Revera Inc. are testing a new and innovative way for retirement home residents to get where they need to be easily and reliably with the launch of UberCENTRAL.    UberCENTRAL is a platform designed to connect individuals without smartphones with transportation by allowin ... Continue reading

When the Rainy Season Begins in Oregon, Stay Sunny in California in Redding

When the Rainy Season Begins in Oregon, Stay Sunny in California in Redding

REDDING, Calif., Aug. 25, 2016 -- Summer is winding down and Oregon is about to enter its rainy season. What's an Oregonian to do? Visit Redding, CA of course! With 300+ sunny days per year, Redding is the perfect place to get away, stay dry and enjoy the great outdoors. It's time to take advantage of the direct fligh ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Makes West Coast Debut at AltCar Expo

2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Makes West Coast Debut at AltCar Expo

The 2016 AltCar Expo will showcase the West Coast debut of the new Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid with free ride and drives open to the public. Representatives from Kia will be on hand to answer any questions. The 11th Annual AltCar Expo, is the region's premier car show dedicated to alternative fuel vehicles and transporta ... Continue reading

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